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Rolling Stock & Equipment Failure Analysis

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Response Deadline09/30/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Rolling Stock and Equipment Failure Analysis subcontract supports the Federal Railroad Administration and the Department of Transportation in reducing derailments through specialized equipment failure research. The scope of work involves analyzing failure modes for locomotives, railcars, and wheel and axle assemblies to enhance component reliability and mitigate the consequences of derailments. Key deliverables include detailed failure analysis reports, redesigned components, and comprehensive reliability testing data. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541330 and was posted on May 21, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 30, 2027.

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Subcontract for FRA/DOT equipment failure analysis to reduce derailments; deadline September 30, 2027.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 693JJ626R000001.

The full solicitation package (15 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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FY 26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Federal Railroad Administration

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PostedMay 21

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Response DeadlineSep 30

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09/30/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 11 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

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Performs equipment failure research for prime contractors on Federal Railroad Administration projects to reduce derailments. Analyzes failure modes of railcars, locomotives, and wheel/axle assemblies to improve component reliability and mitigate derailment consequences. Delivers failure analysis reports, redesigned components, and reliability testing data.

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